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Aria Wedding & Banquet Facility

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(129)best-of-weddings

Route 69 / 45 Murphy Road, Prospect, CT

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About This Vendor

Come experience the beauty and elegance of Aria

The Aria experience is one that is sure to live up to all of your expectations. Whether your wedding is an intimate 75 people, a large 300+ person celebration or a cultural wedding... creating an affair compared to no other is what our family has been in the business of doing for the past 30+ years. Our cuisine and exquisite facility has allowed us to establish an enviable reputation that is sure to meet all of your expectations and leave your guests feeling mesmerized. Begin your love story here and allow us to make your special day one that you're sure to never forget.

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Dressing Room
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
300+
Settings
Ballroom, Garden, Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
Hall of Fame2021 Best of Weddings Winner2020 Best of Weddings Winner2019 Best of Weddings Winner2017 Best of Weddings Winner2016 Best of Weddings Winner

Aria Wedding & Banquet Facility Reviews

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Reviewed On 5/23/2020 by Barbara N
This venue is the best. Aria will work with you TIRELESSLY. I fell in love with the venue the first time I stepped foot in it. Lori helped us through the year and a half. Answering emails and getting back to us in a timely manner ALWAYS. She ma...
de sure the staff were incredible too. On the day of I was treated like a QUEEN and if something went wrong, I wouldn’t know! The execution was flawless and amazing. Everything was PERFECT. From food to staff to every little detail. Thank you Aria for making my wedding day the best day of my life!
Reviewed On 12/04/2019 by Ashley B
We didn’t even enter the building before we knew this was going to be the place where we were going to get married. The grounds at Aria are beautiful, but the lobby and ballrooms were stunning. They were booked out about a year and a half but...
were the only venue to have a room minimum (75) that we knew we could meet. Throughout the planning process, Lory and Lena were extremely responsive and more than willing to answer each of our questions. We went to a couple of their Monday night dinners expecting to try some of the wedding options, but they only offer some of the pasta and hors d'oeuvre choices – so while it is a fun experience, don’t expect to try wedding food. We also weren’t impressed with the quality of the food at the dinner. We also got to go to the tasting that they offer once a year for their booked weddings. Again, we weren’t able to try any of the main courses as they were just on display. There were maybe two hors d’oeuvres that were options but everything else available to try appeared to be a station that you could add to your wedding package. Again, it was a very fun experience and you did get to taste the cake from most of their preferred vendors. Even though we were nervous about not trying the food, the wedding day came and went and each item on our menu was PERFECTION. We still hear today how amazing the food was there and were told that, although the main courses were amazing, the cocktail hour was even better! So take Aria’s word for it and all the reviews that their food really is the best. The ceremony and reception went by seamlessly and was so organized by the staff that I didn’t have a thing to worry about. We can only hope that we are invited as guests to Aria so we can experience this beautiful and amazing venue again!
Response from the Vendor on 12/16/2019
Ashley -- thank you so much for trusting us with your big day! We very much appreciate that you took the time to leave a review and the incredibly kind things that you said about your experience. We are honored that you chose us for your wed...
ding and we really enjoyed hosting you at the various events leading up to your day. We hope that you will continue to come to our events and let us know how you are! Congratulations and thank you again!
Reviewed On 12/01/2019 by Devin P
Aria made our wedding dreams come true! From the initial booking process, all the way through the end of our reception, the Aria staff was truly amazing. Always greeting you with smiles and are extremely helpful in anything you may need and per...
sonal special touches that they made happen. The day of our wedding Michel was wonderful and so was our bridal attendant, Besa, she was exceptional and made our day so easy for us. Aria is extremely organized and everything flowed perfectly. Our guests keep telling us it was the most beautiful and FUN wedding they have ever been to. The food was fantastic, the staff is the BEST, and if you want to have your fairy tale wedding to come alive then Aria is your venue to book! We want to thank everyone at Aria from the bottom of our hearts for making our wedding dreams come true!
Response from the Vendor on 12/16/2019
Thank you, Devin & Jordan for taking the time to leave such a special review. We are so honored that you chose to work with us to make your wedding dreams come true. We hope that you have an incredible life together and also, that you will st...
op in from time to time to let us know how you are! Thank you again!
Reviewed On 11/18/2019 by Lauramarie V
Everything on our wedding day went smoothly and we didn’t have to worry about a thing. The venue had everything well organized and helped each of us feel comfortable and pampered throughout the whole evening. They took care to make sure every d...
etail was exactly how it should be, and worked collaboratively with me to ensure I could be a part of set up for my own piece of mind. Thank you for a day I will never forget!
Response from the Vendor on 12/16/2019
We are so happy that your special day lived up to your expectations and dreams. We were honored to work with you to create your vision and really so humbled to see you happy on your big day. Thank you for choosing us and for taking the time t...
o leave such a special review. Congratulations again!
Reviewed On 11/15/2019 by Daniela C
Absolutely gorgeous!! We had our wedding on 11.3.19 and the experience with Aria was seamless. The team is like a family. Easily accessible for hundreds of questions from a nervous bride! Staffed with a professional, friendly, and accommodating...
team! Delicious food - and plenty of it!!! Beautifully and elegantly designed - it’s like living your own fairytale for the day!! Mille grazie!!
Response from the Vendor on 12/16/2019
Daniela! We are so happy to have had the opportunity to work with you and Rosario to create the wedding of your dreams. Thank you for leaving such a beautiful review. We are grateful that you chose Aria and wish you both a long and happy fut...
ure.
Reviewed On 11/14/2019 by Brianne B
My husband and I had our wedding their on Thursday September 5,2019. The staff was so amazing and easy to work with; and we got so many compliments on the food! Thank you Aria for making our wedding something extraordinary 💜
Response from the Vendor on 12/16/2019
Thank you, Brianne, for trusting us with your special day and for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. It was an absolute pleasure to work with you and we wish you so much happiness!
Reviewed On 9/12/2019 by Justina G
My husband and I had the best day of our life!! Lina, Lory and Kelly were amazing to work with. Anytime we had any questions or concerns they responded quickly to our emails and phone calls. We are so happy we chose Aria and we wish we could...
relive our day over and over again. Every single one of our guest said the food was amazing and the venue was so beautiful and breathe taking. Our bridal attendant was AMAZING and we were treated with love and respect the entire time. Aria is like family to us now ! We can keep going on with how amazing Aria and all the staff were to us and our guest. If you don’t choice Aria as your wedding venue you will be so disappointed. We promise you that you are in excellent hands and they provide the BEST of the BEST !!! Thank you for making our wedding day perfect and memorable !
Response from the Vendor on 09/13/2019
Hello Justina, Thank you for your kind words! It was a pleasure working with you on your special day. We wish you the best! Congratulations again! From All of Us at Aria
Reviewed On 6/19/2019 by Margaret S
If you're looking for a perfect venue in CT to host your wedding reception, Aria in Prospect, is the place to go! As a native New Yorker, I was skeptical about having my daughter's wedding in CT but from the moment we walked into this beautiful...
venue I knew we had to have her wedding here. The hilltop views are breathtaking, the banquet rooms and outside gardens are magnificent and the food and service cannot be beat! Everything was perfect, from start to finish. The Geloso family treated us like we were members of their family. Joey Geloso, one of the owners, met with us a few times prior to the affair and was so helpful and accommodating. He helped us select the menu and worked with us to make it as affordable as possible. On the day of the wedding, the Aria staff worked tirelessly to make sure all of our guests had all of their needs met. The cocktail hour stations were exceptional, the main course meals were served promptly and were delicious and the Venetian Hour was absolutely amazing, From the prosciutto station to the fried dough station to the crepe station to the gelato station I don't think anyone could have left this wedding hungry! There just aren't enough good things I could say about this venue! I highly recommend it to everyone and I hope to be a repeat customer in the future! Aria is the BEST!
Response from the Vendor on 07/25/2019
Thank you so much for your lovely review and for choosing Aria as the destination for your daughter's wedding. We understand just how important this day was to you and her and we are so thrilled that we met your expectations and that the day w...
as a beautiful success. We hope that you will let us know how everyone is doing!!
Reviewed On 5/24/2019 by Lindsey D
The entire wedding day itself was wonderful! The bridal attendant, Dimitrio, was fantastic! The only things I would nitpick about, are as follows: - More communication leading up to the wedding day - for instance, my husband and I had been bou...
nced around between 3 different event planning staff - two of which were switched without our knowledge. No one notified us of these changes, and we did not hear from anyone until we called, each time. It just felt very disorganized leading up to the day; but the day itself was incredible. - The expectations of the wedding party in terms of reception set-up need to be further clarified. We were told certain things would be set up for us, but this was not the case (unclear on details, but my bridesmaids had to scramble when we already had an incredibly limited time-frame as it was). Otherwise, this was an absolutely beautiful venue. Thank you for the perfect wedding day!
Response from the Vendor on 05/24/2019
Thank you for your review, Lindsey! We are so happy that your day was all that your day was perfect for you! We appreciate your feedback regarding the planning process and apologize if you felt that you were bounced between staff. It is our ...
general policy to involve our entire staff in the planning process so that not only our couples feel comfortable with each member of our team, but also so our team has full knowledge of expectations from our couples! We do this in order to offer the best service possible for each individual couple. We are an "all hands on deck" team. We are sorry that you felt like you were out of the loop. It certainly was not our intention. We wish you the very best in life and your marriage! Thank you so much for choosing Aria!
Reviewed On 5/01/2019 by Katie R
The staff at Aria is a dream to work with! We worked primarily with Lory, but the whole team was great. Just always lovely to speak with, helpful, and accommodating. Our wedding day went off without a hitch thanks to their expertise. I love tha...
t I had my own bridal attendant, Chrissy, who oversaw the event flow, fluffed my dress, and made sure I ate, drank, and relaxed. She truly helped to make the day. On top of all that, the venue is beautiful, the food is wonderful, and the service is top notch! I'm so glad we chose Aria for our big day. I cannot imagine having gotten married anywhere else.
Response from the Vendor on 05/24/2019
Thank you, Katie, for this beautiful review! It was such an honor to be chosen as your venue, and we are so happy that your day was as perfect as you imagined! We wish you both a long and beautiful future and hope that you will stay in touch!!
Reviewed On 4/20/2019 by Katerina R
I am in awe with the service we received from Aria for our wedding. They did an amazing job from the planning, up until the reception. We received an amazing first impression of the facility and service after meeting Kelly at the front desk. Sh...
e was so sweet, so friendly, and her presence was so warm! My husband and I were amazed at Aria's beauty from the tour she gave us. After, we met Lina, who helped us get the ball rolling. She informed us of different packages to help us fit our needs. Then, we met Lory, who made the process of picking out meals, linens, table layout, seating, etc. so easy and effortless. We were married at our church, so when we arrived to Aria, they were all there. We were greeted on arrival from Lina who introduced us to our bridal attendants Klaudia & Katya. These girls were awesome! The whole night, we had drinks in our glasses, food on our table, one of them kept fixing my hair and had unlimited bobby pins to make sure I looked good in pictures. These ladies were so helpful and attendant, not only to myself and my husband, but our bridal party! Their attentiveness was so appreciated and helpful! The food was delicious, all food palates were accommodated to because of Aria's delicious appetizers, hors d'oeurvres, main plates, donut bar (add on), and drinks. All the vendors we found had been at Aria in the past, so it was helpful because the photographer and videographer knew the best places to take photos (given the rain), how to play the music (given the acoustics of the room), and how to make everything look and sound good. I am so grateful to the staff at Aria for making our day so special, amazing, and simply perfect. If you're looking for a wedding venue, you will not be disappointed with the prime service, attentiveness, and hospitality from the Aria crew. My husband and I recommend Aria wholeheartedly!
Response from the Vendor on 05/24/2019
Katerina - - you were a stunning bride and it was such a lovely experience to work with you and Adam to create your perfect day! Thank you so much for choosing Aria to be your venue and for leaving such a beautiful review! We hope that you ha...
ve a long and happy future together! Come and visit!
Reviewed On 3/12/2019 by Lyly T
My husband and I had a wonderful experience with Aria from the start. They truly went above and beyond to answer our questions, provide accommodations for guests with special needs and requests, and they were so thorough with guiding us throug...
h the wedding process. The venue itself is gorgeous, and after the wedding all of our guests were very impressed with the food (especially the appetizers). During the actual wedding day our bridal attendant, Besa, was with us whenever we needed her and she made sure we didn't have to worry about anything. We don't think we could've found a better venue to host our reception. The wedding day was perfect and felt like a dream, and we would recommend Aria to anyone who is planning their wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 04/16/2019
We are so honored by your kind words. We had such a wonderful experience meeting you and Alex and truly enjoyed seeing your dreams come together into a gorgeous wedding! Thank you so much for choosing us to host your special day and we welcom...
e you to the Aria family! Please stop in to see us again!
Reviewed On 3/03/2019 by Patrice G
First let me say Aria is a beautiful place inside and out. The decor is upscale and elegant and the grounds are beautiful. Me and my husband married at Aria on 2/24/19, the staff and service there was amazing. We never wanted for anything. They...
set up all my decoration since I did not have a wedding planner. As long as you package everything and its not in multiple pieces they a more than willing to set up the venue for your big day. Our bridal attendant was amazing she tried to hold me together even though I failed miserably lol. Lory and Linda from Aria were just amazing during the process working with me, answering my emails and returning my calls almost immediately all the way up to the day before. We could not have asked for a better venue or staff to help us make our most special day as perfect as we imagined it to be. Thank you.
Reviewed On 1/15/2019 by Robyn R
All of our guests were impressed with the space, and the food was amazing! The staff at Aria made everything so easy for us as the bride and groom so on the day of the wedding we knew we did not need to be nervous about anything. We had a few o...
ut of the ordinary pieces in our wedding and Aria was on board with everything, it really helped make our day even more special.
Response from the Vendor on 01/24/2019
Thank you so much for trusting us with all of the special elements of your big day! We were so honored to share in the experience with you and we wish you a lifetime of great things and memories!
Reviewed On 1/14/2019 by Lindsay V
I don't even know how to explain how perfect Aria was for our wedding. From the time we booked our wedding, the staff at Aria was extremely helpful and supportive, and helped us to plan the day of our dreams. All of our guests were blown away b...
y how beautiful the venue is, how delicious the food was, and how smoothly the entire event went. I do not have a single negative remark about my experience working with this venue and give it my highest recommendation.
Response from the Vendor on 01/14/2019
Hi Lindsay! Thank you so much for leaving such a beautiful review! It was such an honor to assist you to plan your day and to see it all come together! We are thrilled that we exceeded your expectations and are proud to accept your recommend...
ation. We wish you all of the happiness for your future.
Reviewed On 1/13/2019 by Tara B
The Aria staff is professional and outstanding. They handled everything and our daughter's wedding went off without a hitch! They have wedding planning and it's subsequent execution down to an exact science. Very pleased!
Response from the Vendor on 01/14/2019
Thank you so much for not only trusting us with your daughter's very special day, but also for leaving such a kind review. We are so happy that we were able to create a wonderful event and we wish you and your family a lifetime of happy moment...
s!
Reviewed On 1/01/2019 by terry g
Words can not describe how magical my wedding was at aria! It was truly a dream come true. Aria made my wedding go so smoothly. Right from the beginning when we booked Aria 2 years ago. All the staff made my wedding so stress free. I wouldn’t c...
hange a thing. Lina is amazing and couldn’t have asked for a better wedding planner. And our wedding attendants made sure my husband and I were well taken care of all night. They made sure we had our drinks and made sure we had time to eat. Speaking of eating the food is delicious! The venue is amazing. The decor and chandeliers make the venue look beyond elegant. I will never ever forget this day and I think I can say the same for all of the guests. Thank you so so so very much Aria for all that you did in making my fairytale wedding a dream come true!
Response from the Vendor on 01/10/2019
We are so happy that your wedding met all your expectations! It is always our number one goal to create the magical atmosphere and experience that our couples describe to us, so we appreciate greatly when we succeed! It was our honor to work ...
with you through the planning process and to share in one of the most important events of your life. Thank you for trusting us. Please keep in touch. We love hearing about what our Aria couples are up to! We wish you so much happiness...
Reviewed On 12/28/2018 by Lisa T
Aria exceeded our expectations. All of the staff stepped in to make sure the entire day went smoothly and that we didnt worry or stress about a thing. Lina was amazing and always there to answer and questions I had right away. I never felt like...
a customer they always made you feel like part of their Aria family. Thank you Aria for giving my husband and I the wedding of our dreams.
Response from the Vendor on 01/10/2019
You are so welcome! We are very happy that your wedding met all of your dreams and it was our honor to help you every step of the way. You are a part of our family and will always be. Please reach out and let us know how you are doing! We w...
ish you lots of love and happiness!
Reviewed On 12/26/2018 by Kimberly A
This was my families second wedding at Aria and it was amazing. The staff was so accommodating throughout the entire process and especially the day of. The food was incredible and it was so beautiful. We did a Christmas wedding and the decor wa...
s AMAZING. I had so many people come up to us tell us that it was the best wedding they have ever been to and it was the best food they ever had at a wedding! Thank you to Aria for making my wedding dreams come true.
Response from the Vendor on 01/10/2019
Thank you so much for leaving such a beautiful review! It touches our heart when a family trusts us a second time with such an important day. We are thrilled that your family and friends had such a wonderful time! Please stay in touch! We w...
ish you so much happiness!
Reviewed On 11/23/2018 by Chelsea S
We recently had our November wedding at the Aria, and it was nothing short of perfection. Leading up to the wedding, Lina was SO helpful, responsive, and supportive through the entire process. The day of the wedding everything ran so smooth and...
efficiently. Our bridal attendant was phenomenal and so helpful, the food was AMAZING (we received SO many compliments from lots of happy guests) the whole ballroom was set up perfectly, and the Aria is just stunning and picture perfect. We could not be happier with our chose to have our wedding at the Aria, and I would recommend Aria to anyone looking for an elegant wedding venue!
Response from the Vendor on 11/28/2018
Thank you so much, Chelsea, for such a sweet review. We are so happy that you were pleased with your experience and that your wedding was what you had hoped for! We wish you many years of happiness! Congratulations!
Reviewed On 11/06/2018 by Carleen A
Aria was amazing of course you view and fall in love with the staircase and is great to do your wedding introduction. But what made this venue so making was how much they do for you, the bridal attendants were amazing they made sure my husband ...
and I were taken care of as well as our bridal party. There was not much to be done and if you are specific in the details for your wedding set up they will set it up perfectly. I loved the Aria and the staff and would definitely recommend it.
Response from the Vendor on 11/28/2018
Thank you so much for your review! We are so happy that you trusted us with your special day and that we met your expectations! Congratulations and so many wishes for a lifetime of happiness!
Reviewed On 10/31/2018 by Lisa P
Best day ever!!! Aria was so easy to work with prior to my wedding, and they covered every detail that we planned! From the initial meeting, I knew we had picked the right place for us! The food was out of this world, and as an Italian wedding ...
that is the most important thing! I was super impressed how my bridal attendant, Besa, watched over me the entire night, making sure my husband and I ate, drank, and had everything we needed! She did everything without us even asking! She even boxed up a little bit of every food choice for us to enjoy the next day! We enjoyed our day/night to the fullest and we would recommend Aria to EVERYONE!!!! The owner even came out a few times to check on us. The next day we came back to get all our stuff and it was nearly boxed up, our extra cake was refridgersted overnight and they quickly sent us off with everything in tact! Great service! Great good! Amazing day!!!! Thank you so much to all the staff!!!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/28/2018
Lisa - Thank you so much for your kind words! It was an honor to host your wedding and we are so happy that you enjoyed your special day! Please be sure to visit us again! Congratulations and best wishes on a long and happy marriage!
Reviewed On 10/28/2018 by Amanda B
10/13/18 wedding- Look no further because Aria did an amazing job! The food and service was great! The staff made sure everything ran smoothly. If you want to enjoy your wedding without any problems or frustrations then Aria should be your firs...
t choice! They were on top of everything and made sure that we were all taken care of. Thank you to everyone at Aria for making our day so special!
Response from the Vendor on 11/28/2018
We are so thrilled that you were happy with your experience at Aria. We appreciate your kind words and are honored by your recommendation. Thank you for the opportunity to share in your special day! Congratulations and we wish you a beautifu...
l future!
Reviewed On 10/15/2018 by joanna a
We got married on September 29th, 2018 and had our reception in Ballroom A. I am an event planner and my husband is in the industry as well. We wanted to find a venue that was different , unique and beautiful not to mention big enough for our b...
ig fat Greek wedding. We found all of that and more in choosing Aria for our day. From Lina, to ownership we were able to create the wedding of our dreams with them. We were able to customize menus and drinks to create an atmosphere most of us just dream about on our wedding day. Every single person that not only attended this wedding but saw pictures is in complete awe of the facility, the food , the grounds and I could keep going. Our guests are still saying this was the best wedding they had ever been to. We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our dream wedding come to life.
Response from the Vendor on 11/28/2018
From a fellow event planner, your feedback is incredibly special to us! Thank you for such a kind review and for giving us the opportunity to exceed your expectations! We are so happy that you (and your guests) had a great time and that you w...
ill have nothing but great memories of your day! Congratulations and best wishes on a beautiful future!
Reviewed On 9/05/2018 by Rebecca A
If you are looking for a fairy-tale kind of wedding and a one stop shop, Aria is ABSOLUTELY your place! My husband and I had our reception here and let me tell you, you get the royal treatment! We live in California, but had the wedding in CT a...
nd Aria was so accommodating. Every time we were visiting CT they would fit us in for appointments no problem. Professionalism from start to finish! They truly made our day one we will never ever forget! Book early because they book up FAST! The food and venue are to die for! Breath taking grounds and banquet halls! Each and every guest was literally blown away - from cocktail hour to the reception, everything was flawless. Be sure to ask for Besa to assist with your wedding because she is just the best! Lina and the Geloso men make a dynamite team! Thank you for making our dream of a wedding come to life! I recommend Aria 100x over, there is no other place that can make your dreams a reality!
Response from the Vendor on 11/28/2018
Thank you so much for a stellar review! We were very happy to make the wedding planning process as easy as possible for you and we are truly honored that you chose us to host your special day! It was our pleasure to exceed your expectations. ...
Please stop and say hi when you are in the area! Congratulations! We wish you a forever of happiness!
Reviewed On 9/03/2018 by Amanda M
My husband and I got married at Aria on August 3rd 2018. There are no words to describe the service and experience that we had working with Aria and their incredible team. Aria was the first and only venue that we looked at the weekend after we...
got engaged. After booking with Aria directly following our tour, they exceeded our expectations throughout the entire wedding planning process. There is truly no other venue in Connecticut that 
“wows” quite like Aria does. From the lush gardens, fantastic patio, and absolutely exquisite ballroom, all of our guests were blown away the second they stepped into the grand foyer. Throughout our entire wedding planning process, all of the Aria staff members were kind, compassionate, and extremely helpful. While we worked mainly with Lina, who was phenomenal, the entire Aria family catered to our every request and need. While we had heard that the food at Aria is out of this world, we can now attest that is truly is absolutely exceptional. Some of our guests thought cocktail hour was the dinner! Both my husband and I come from big Italian families, and everyone could not stop raving about the food. We cannot thank Aria enough for helping make our dream wedding a reality. If we could give them 10 stars we would. They truly hit it out of the park, and ensured our wedding would be smooth and perfect, which it was. On the day of our wedding, we had an absolute blast, and that wouldn't be possible if it weren't for the Aria staff. Thank you all so so much!
Response from the Vendor on 11/28/2018
We are so happy that you enjoyed the food -- we know that we have big expectations to meet when it comes to Italian families (we're an Italian family!)! Thank you for your feedback and for giving us your trust so quickly. It was our pleasure ...
to exceed your expectation. Congratulations and many happy wishes for a long and happy marriage!
Reviewed On 8/23/2018 by Stacey B
Our wedding was August 2018 and Aria made everything absolutely splendid! Our maitre d, Michel, was wonderful. He took good care of us, was always very attentive and was very gracious to my photographer when she requested additional time. Our ...
food was delicious! The bartender made my guests feel special by remembering their drinks. Aria truly delivered an amazing experience. My favorite Aria moment was when the lovely staff member who was carrying my train to the aisle whispered in my ear that they were so excited for me!
Response from the Vendor on 11/28/2018
Thank you, Stacey, for your excellent feedback! It was an honor to host your wedding and we can't thank you enough for choosing us and trusting us with your day. We wish you a lifetime of happiness!
Reviewed On 8/14/2018 by Julia C
I had my wedding two weeks ago at Aria and it was such an amazing experience. It was perfect from start to finish. Everyone (Lina, Chrissy, and Dimitri) was super helpful and made the day perfect. I am so happy that I had my wedding there an...
d wouldn't change it for the world. I have very critical in-laws and they had no complaints for the entire night. Aria's services was compared to the Breakers in Florida and let me just say Aria's was superb. I definitely recommend this venue to whomever is looking for a venue to get marriedt or have their reception at!
Response from the Vendor on 11/28/2018
Thank you so much for your kind review! We are so pleased that your day was everything that you had hoped for and we are so happy that you trusted us with such an important event. On behalf of our entire team, congratulations and thank you!
Reviewed On 7/16/2018 by Keren R
At first tour Aria was the perfect place for my husband and I to get married. It is beautiful, well maintained and updated unlike many other banquet venues I looked at. The downside of this venue for me was during the planning portion which was...
less than desirable and quite frustrating at times. They only have one menu tasting a year! They do not advertise this or tell you when that date is when you book with them so my husband and I missed the event because we were never emailed about it. We had to pick up food to go in order to try it before selecting our menu-it was not the experience I was hoping to have. Aria also does not provide you with one point of contact for your wedding planning so it was frustrating to find the correct person to email with any questions that I had and several times my emails were not returned. It was also a surprise to me that they only offer rehearsals the Monday or Tuesday prior to your event-which didn't work out for much of my family or bridal party who were traveling. In the end Aria did deliver a perfect day. My guests RAVED about our cocktail hour and how you didn't even need to serve a sit down meal afterword. We received many compliments on the meals we choose and they accommodated our request to change the sauce on one of our choices. The grounds are absolutely beautiful and they were attentive to my husband and I the whole evening. The drinks were strong and bartenders were quick. Everything we discussed in our final meeting the week of was executed just as we requested. Overall, Aria did a great job but if you are one who is detail oriented and organized I would consider another venue and avoid the hassle. They did hire a new person in the office who we worked with briefly, who was excellent, so hopefully they will improve the behind the scenes operations.
Reviewed On 7/14/2018 by Rebecca W
We got married at Aria on June 30th. We had Ballroom A and it was absolutely gorgeous. They set up everything exactly as we went over during our final meeting the Monday before. Our maitre d was amazing. They always made sure we had a drink in ...
our hands. The food was incredible and everyone was raving about cocktail hour. We couldn’t have had a more perfect day!
Reviewed On 7/12/2018 by Sarah B
My Husband and I recently got married here on July 1st 2018 and we couldn’t have been happier! I have already looked at a bunch of other venues but my mother told me to try here. At first sight I fell in love, the view, the scenery, everything...
was like a fairytale! We got married in ballroom A the bigger room which was amazing for our 200 guests. Everyone fell in love with the space and the view outside! The food was AMAZING my family and friends are still raving about it! You certainly won’t be disappointed! We are so happy we picked Aria.
Reviewed On 7/09/2018 by Alysha M
We are beyond happy with our choice to have our wedding at the Aria. The location is gorgeous and was perfect to have our ceremony outside. We were in ballroom b which holds 75-200 people and had about 190 and it was perfect. The service was to...
p notch and there was not one detail I would changed. The food was amazing. Overall it was the perfect venue and our guests still haven’t stopped talking about how perfect the night was!
Reviewed On 7/06/2018 by Iris D
I got married at Aria on Sunday, July 1. It had to have been one of the hottest days so far, but the staff was still so pleasant and not complaining. My bridal attendant, Chrissy, was beyond amazing. I can not rave about her enough. She was so ...
wonderful, went above & beyond to make sure we had a great time. Our matre-d, Michele, was also amazing. He was on top of things at all times and always pleasant. I could not have asked for better people to be there with us on our special day. The food was amazing, everything from cocktail hour to dessert. The waitstaff were all so sweet. I could go on and on about the staff there. My only complaint would be the bridal suite was 77 degrees almost the whole time. Multiple staff tried to accommodate us by putting the temperature down but to no avail. It would not go under 76. I wished they'd turn the air conditioning on the night before or earlier in the morning so it was more comfortable. Either than that, my day was perfect. All thanks to Aria and their amazing staff.
Reviewed On 6/27/2018 by Ashley B
The Venue was absolutely beautiful and my guest had such a good time and enjoyed most of the food. The only thing I was disappointed in was that there were things that had to be rearranged during the reception that we went over during the initi...
al meeting with sonia, the chairs were never removed from the ceremony for the sparkler exit and they promised that sonia would be there with me that day to make sure everything was in place and I never saw her. Lori was AMAZING throughout the planning process, answered all my questions and helped with any concerns.
Reviewed On 6/17/2018 by Rita N
Aria was amazing in handling my wedding day with such ease!! I didn’t have to worry at all! They took such good care of me and my husband and did a fantastic job with the food! Omg the food was delicious fantastic and oh so good!!! My guest are...
still talking about my wedding and how much food they are and fun they all had!! It was a great time!!! Thank you Joe Geloso Sr, and to Joey Jr. for making my wedding day so special and memorable!!! Loved every moment!! Thanks again! Rita & John
Reviewed On 6/09/2018 by Angela D
My husband and I were married here on May 12, 2018 and we couldn't be happier!! Aria was the first place we looked at, and I instantly knew we would not have to look any further to find a more perfect venue! Our entire experience with Aria was ...
exceptional, far exceeding any expectations. With every phone call and meeting leading up to our big day, the staff at Aria went well above their duties to make sure everything was exactly as my husband and I wanted it. The day before the wedding we showed up to bring all of our décor and discuss last minute details; it was during this meeting that I broke into tears as I explained my day would be ruined because the weather forecast called for scattered thunderstorms throughout the day. My ceremony would have to be moved inside, rather than outdoors on the amazing garden area, and my first look photos, which were supposed to be in front of a beautiful waterfall in Southbury would have to find another location. It was in these very moments that the Aria staff showed how much they truly cared! Kelly and Lina did everything in their power to make my day as amazing as I had hoped! They instantly calmed my nerves showing me step by step what the ceremony would look like in its new indoor location, and even gave me permission to come early and use any part of Aria for my first look photos, including the other ballroom, garden area, and patio. They dried all my tears, and made sure we found a solution to every problem and fear. When the day of the wedding arrived, the entire day went off without any issues. The venue looked beautiful from top to bottom, and the service was exceptional! The ceremony was gorgeous, despite having to be moved inside! My bridal attendant never left my side, always there to calm my nerves, reassure me that I wouldn’t trip down the staircase, and get anything and everything that I could have asked her for! The food was amazing and our guests could not stop raving about how delicious and beautiful everything was! Kelly was also our Justice of the Peace and did an amazing job! It felt as if we had someone we had known forever marrying us, since we had been working with her so closely for over a year. Lina also stopped by during the reception to check in and make sure that everything was going as we had hoped! The staff was friendly, professional, and so accommodating, always going above and beyond! Despite the gloomy weather, Aria made my wedding everything I had DREAMED of, and I could not have asked for a more amazing experience! The venue and staff are truly amazing and I will recommend Aria to anyone for years to come! Thank you for everything, our day was absolutely stunning all because of everything you do!
Reviewed On 6/06/2018 by Samantha T
The beauty of the venue speaks for itself! We fell in love as soon as we saw the chandeliers and outdoor area. And the food, omg your guests will not go home hungry and everything is absolutely delicious! The team at the Aria was very helpful w...
ith any questions we had to prepare for the big day. We had Chrissy by our side the entire time and she was absolutely fantastic!!! She knew whenever I needed a breather every once and awhile from all the usual wedding chaos. Especially having my drink available exactly when I needed it, all the wedding excitement can get overwhelming especially trying to make your rounds to say hi to everyone. I really could not even find the words to say how grateful we were to have had her with us that night. I would definitely recommend this venue! :)
Reviewed On 6/02/2018 by Sarah F
Aria was one of the first venues we saw when we were venue searching about 1.5 years ago. It was one of the few places that both my fiancé and I agreed on. Throughout the past 1.5 years Aria was always responsive when we needed. They schedule a...
ppointments about every 6 months a year leading up to the wedding to go over certain details and make sure everything is in line. The actually day/night of the wedding went off without a hitch! We had to have our ceremony inside due to weather but, it was still such a beautiful setting. Seats were set up on the dance floor and at the tables so there was a seat for everyone. Besa, my maitre de, was just amazing. She stayed by my side for most of the night and made sure myself, my husband, and my family had everything we needed. The bar and wait staff were also so pleasant and professional! Seriously could not have asked for a better venue to host our wedding!
Reviewed On 5/31/2018 by Mayra A
Aria made everything really easy, especially the day of my wedding. They had people helping us no matter the issue! They made sure we ate, followed us around to make sure everything was okay and we appreciated that! I would recommend this place...
to anyone I know!
Reviewed On 5/15/2018 by Leanna H
My husband and I were married at Aria on May 4, 2018 and we cannot say enough great things about it! The staff, from beginning to end, were readily available, kind, and accommodating. Our guests could not stop raving to us about how beautiful o...
ur venue was as well as their delicious meals. We never encountered a single stress or hassle with Aria and would highly recommend them to anyone who asks. T
Reviewed On 4/30/2018 by Kristen S
When my husband and I were looking at wedding venues last year, we immediately fell in love with the grounds and ballrooms at Aria. Even the lobby and common areas are absolutely stunning. After meeting with a sales manager, we were pleasantly ...
surprised that their quotes included price per person WITH tax and tip, which we really appreciated. Because we didn’t necessarily get the date we wanted (we had limited options without going into the following year), Aria even gave us free up lighting and a free dessert. We got married on Friday, April 13th, 2018. We were lucky enough that there was not an event going on the day before and that Aria allowed us to decorate the ballroom the way we wanted to. While we were setting up the ballroom, Joe (the owner) stopped by to make sure everything was okay. Although we knew it was early to have the fountains on, we asked Joe if he could get them to work. Sure enough, on our wedding day, the fountains and waterfall were running! We were lucky enough to have a gorgeous day (sunny and 70 degrees!) and the fountains just added to the beauty of the day. Joe was even present on our wedding day to congratulate us, and he checked in with us multiple times. Aria completely exceeded our expectations. We knew the food would be excellent, but the service was phenomenal as well. We had some special requests to speed up the process of the courses so that our guests could spend more time on the dance-floor, and Aria was more than accommodating. Not only that, but our guests were amazed at how each time they returned to their table, their napkin was formally placed at the setting. Our butler, Miguel, kept the room running smoothly and Chrissy, our bridal attendant, went above and beyond to make sure we always had a drink in hand (including our parents). We were so appreciative of her checking in on us and helping us get through the night smoothly. The delicious food, gorgeous ballrooms/grounds, and outstanding hospitality from EVERY employee (including the owner, Joe) make Aria, hands down, the number one best wedding venue in Connecticut!
Reviewed On 4/29/2018 by Stephanie K
Our wedding was one month ago and it was my DREAM wedding! It was absolutely perfect. Aria is the most beautiful venue I’ve ever seen. Our wedding was March 30, just at the end of off-season and the price was unbelievable for what we got. I rea...
lly wanted to get married outside by the gazebo but the weather wasn’t cooperating and luckily enough for me I was the only wedding that night and they offered that I had my ceremony in the other ballroom! It was beautiful. My bridal attendant was AMAZING and was right next to me every time I looked. I couldn’t have asked for a better wedding and venue.
Reviewed On 4/29/2018 by Taylor N
My husband and I just got married here a few days ago and we have nothing negative to say. My bridesmaids and I had our own attendant, Bessa, in the bridal suite before the ceremony started. She helped set up, get us drinks, pin flowers in my h...
air, etc. She continued to be me and my husband's attendant throughout the night. She ushered me through the hallways leading up to the ceremony so that my husband wouldn't see me. She was always right there to take my bouquet and tell me what to do next. There was food waiting for us in the bridal suite during cocktail hour, which was nice because we were too busy taking pictures and missed all the food. Most importantly, Bessa was quick in bringing us drinks and making sure we had a chance to eat our dinners. At the end of the night she packed everything up for us so all we had to do was take our belongings and leave. Not to mention, the venue is breathtakingly beautiful from the moment you walk through the door. Everything was perfect. Thank you, Aria!
Reviewed On 4/28/2018 by Ally B
Perfect experience! We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day!!
Reviewed On 4/26/2018 by Sharron R
Getting married at Aria was the most memorable experience of our lives. We were very nervous when picking a wedding venue because we wanted to make sure that everything would be just what we wanted. The entire process, Aria made sure that we we...
re planning our wedding just the way we wanted. They guided us through every single detail, making sure that we were happy and assuring us there was nothing to worry about. There are several opportunities to try Aria’s great food, as well- such as attending their monthly Monday night dinners. When the big day came, Aria helped everything run so smoothly. Their staff was amazing and our bridal attendant, Besa, was absolutely incredible. We also had an Aria staff member, Kelly, officiate our wedding and she did an amazing job. The food was AMAZING and our guests complimented it so much. We really wish that we could relive our wedding night. We truly thank Aria from the bottom of our hearts. If you are looking for a venue that will make your wedding a dream come true and treat you like family, we highly recommend Aria!
Reviewed On 4/25/2018 by Bianca F
I just had my ceremony and reception there in the big ballroom and couldn't be happier with them. Everything turned out amazing. When finding a venue the most important thing to my husband and I was the food and the food went beyond expectation...
s. Everything tasted amazing and we had no complainants from our guest. We also couldn't be happier with the service. They set up all the decor exactly how described. We also had the most helpful and sweetest bridal attendants. I would definitely refer Aria to anyone who is looking to get married.
Reviewed On 4/03/2018 by Toni G
Our wedding on March 31, 2018 was truly one of the best days of my life. Aria is a beautiful venue, the food was amazing and the service outstanding! So many guests commented how good all the food was (awesome cocktail hour!) and how attentive ...
and professional all the wait staff was. To top it off our bridal attendant was the sweetest woman. I couldn't have been happier the way everything turned out. I highly recommend Aria: the ballrooms are beautiful and the outdoors/ view made for some really beautiful photos. Plus the up lighting really turned it into party mode and they allow the sparkler exit there which was so much fun!
Reviewed On 2/27/2018 by Jessica H
We can not say enough about our experience at Aria since day one when deciding to book our reception here. Our wedding on February 24,2018 was absolutely perfect! We felt like royalty all night long and couldn't have asked for anything more. Ou...
r guests continue to rave about the cocktail hour, bar, entrees, Venetian hour, and service. We specifically loved being greeted by Kelly at the front desk every time we went to visit the venue. She was a huge part of our decision to book back in April 2017 because of her confidence in what an amazing place it was. We would definitely recommend Aria to others so that they can have the same fairy-tale experience that we had!
Reviewed On 1/23/2018 by Ashlee T
My wife and I were marrried here on January 19, 2018 in ballroom A and could not be happier!! Our entire experience with the Aria from booking, to meetings to the day of was amazing!! They were helpful with every phone call and question I had a...
nd really went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect. One of the owners personally sat in on one meeting and helped us with our floor plan to make sure it was set up in the best way possible. The day of went off without a hitch and the venue was beautiful inside and out!! Our bridal attendant was also amazing!! She was right next to me most of the night for anything and everything we could need from drinks to relaying messages. I wish I could relive the day over and over!! There is truely no better venue!! Thank you all again for all your help and support! I would recommend the Aria to anyone! Ashlee & Vanessa
Response from the Vendor on 01/30/2018
Ashlee & Vanessa, Thank you so much for such a beautiful review. The two of you were a joy to work with and it was so great to see your wedding come together. And the pictures!! Absolutely stunning! Thank you so much for trusting us with y...
our day and for sending us this great feedback. Please keep in touch and let us know how you are!
Reviewed On 1/21/2018 by Corey M
WOW. We never could have dreamed of a better place for us to celebrate on our wedding day. Our "Big Fat Greek-Italian Wedding" had over 250 guests, but "Ballroom A" allowed for all of our guests to sit, stand, and dance comfortably. With family...
and friends traveling from all over the United States and Canada, we wanted to make sure that they had a great time at our reception. Aria has broken the mold. Aside from the beauty of the venue itself, the staff was empathetic, friendly, and supportive throughout the wedding planning process. On our wedding day, my bride and I were treated like royalty. Aria assigned members of the staff to be there for us for everything from drinks to lighting. The quality of the food was phenomenal. You could have sliced the filet mignon with a fork! Since our wedding day, we have been showered with compliments expressing how gorgeous the wedding reception was. And the photos...my God, the photos! Make your photographer happy and choose Aria. Look no further. If Aria is on your list, it should be the only one on it!
Response from the Vendor on 01/30/2018
What a spectacular review, but it is not unexpected from such a spectacular couple! We are so pleased that you were happy with all of the aspects of your wedding day and we could not be more grateful that you chose us for your big day. Please...
be sure to keep in touch with us! Thank you again!
Reviewed On 1/06/2018 by Mary Kate B
We were so lucky to have our reception at Aria. The venue is just stunning. After looking at pictures online, we knew right away we wanted to have our reception there. My husband and I live out of state, but the staff made it incredibly easy on...
us. The food was absolutely amazing, and the staff could not have been better. We received compliments all night about the food and staff. I would HIGHLY recommend this venue to any bride. You are bound to have a beautiful wedding at Aria!
Response from the Vendor on 01/30/2018
It was so wonderful to work with you to plan your wedding and we are honored that you chose us even from out of state! Thank you so much for your kind words and for your trust. We are humbled and grateful. Please stay in touch!
Reviewed On 1/02/2018 by Lindsey I
We were thrilled to have had our reception at Aria! Everything from the service, to the food, to the atmosphere was outstanding! We had so many compliments from guests on how fantastic the food was and how much they ate! That was very important...
to us. We both had been to so many weddings in the past, and there is nothing more disappointing than low quality food... that isn't a concern here at all! We loved it so much, we decided to have them cater our Christmas dinner! I had a waitress assigned to me, and there was a waiter assigned to my husband the entire night. Anytime I turned around, she was there to help me with anything I needed! She even helped me take my heels off and put my comfortable shoes on! She was amazing! We had a huge bridal party - 9 guys, 11 girls, and 4 kids, and we all fit in the bridal suite perfectly with room to spare. They brought all of the cocktail hour food upstairs for us which was so convenient. I can't say enough about Aria. We would recommend them to anyone looking for a fantastic wedding venue!
Reviewed On 12/29/2017 by Sarah P
Aria is such an impressive venue. The building and grounds are absolutely beautiful and the staff is amazing. We are very glad we had our reception at Aria! My wedding was everything i dreamed it would be :)
Reviewed On 12/28/2017 by Marissa R
From the moment we saw Aria and started working with their team we knew this was where we wanted to have our wedding. From the very start, Lina was wonderful to work with. She answered all of our questions, was on top of all of the details and ...
whenever we needed a recommendation she was there to provide some excellent feedback. The day of the wedding everything went off perfectly. Aria itself is absolutely gorgeous and elegant, I have not stopped hearing about how delicious the food was and the service was outstanding. The attendant that worked with us during the wedding was also amazing! Aria made my fairytale wedding come to life!
Reviewed On 12/23/2017 by Seren D
The facility, the service, the food, the staff.....everything was absolutely over the top and spectacular!!!! The care and service that you get behind the scenes, on your wedding day is amazing. My bridal attendant spent the entire night making...
sure I had everything I needed, knew exactly when I needed a drink, and kept everything in order for my husband and I. There aren’t enough words to describe how great how experience was with this venue. They made our night one to remember!
Reviewed On 12/05/2017 by Karlanda J
The first time my husband and I seen Aria we know this is where we wanted to have our wedding. Aria is beautiful, the staffing was amazing. The bridal attendant she was great and we want to say Thank you! We would like to thank the whole entire...
staff, you guys made our dreams come true! Thank You!!!
Reviewed On 11/26/2017 by Shirley B
This is my all time favorite venue. A true fairy tale.
Reviewed On 11/25/2017 by Seth U
Aria and its staff was wonderful to work with. They were always friendly in their interactions with us during planning and they were happy to accommodate our requests for non-traditional wedding details. The venue itself is just gorgeous (we c...
ontinue to receive many compliments on it from our wedding pictures) and was also the most affordable of the locations we looked at. The only slightly negative aspect of our experience was with the cake bakeries that Aria included in their price, but as that was not specifically part of Aria's service it wasn't worth lowering our score of the facility at all.
Reviewed On 11/10/2017 by Lauren D
It is difficult to put into words how perfect our wedding was in October and the significant role that Aria played in making it so. It goes without saying that Aria is one of the most beautiful venues in the area.. everyone that walked in was s...
o blown away with the grand staircase, gorgeous ballroom, and breathtaking outdoor space but the service was exceptional as well. You simply cannot find a better valued venue in CT. The food was unbelievable and abundant (to the point our guests thought the cocktail hour was the full meal). Our personal attendant was with us the entire night ready with a drink in your hand before the ice melted in your last one.. she even bustled my dress when my MOH didn't remember how! They were absolutely fantastic and every bride and groom to go through there should expect the best night of their life!
Reviewed On 11/09/2017 by Victoria S
Aria was a perfect venue for our wedding. Classy and elegant environment, gorgeous sunset and great service. The staff was very accommodating, not only to me and my husband but also to our family and friends. There were many choices when it cam...
e to the food and all was delicious. I️ would definitely recommend Aria as the number one spot to have a wedding.
Reviewed On 11/09/2017 by Jess M
Love love looooove this place. The staff were very attentive and the coordinators were extremely organized. The entire night was seamless and flowed incredibly well. Staff pay attention to detail based on the wedding coordinators notes. They me...
et with me multiple times to make sure every detail is covered based on my expectations, etc. We had a handful of people with food allergies that were not ignored by the staff. Thank you Lina and Donna!! We had the time of our lives!
Reviewed On 11/08/2017 by Ronnimariah M
The staff was unbelievably professional and kept the whole night going smoothly ! Food was outstanding and all my guest were blown away !!
Reviewed On 11/07/2017 by Michelle M
There aren't enough words to describe the beautiful experience we had at Aria! As soon as we pulled up to the property, I knew this was the place we needed to get married at! We met with Lina and she was very helpful. Everybody was...Kelly, Don...
na, or maitre d, & our bridal assistant. I went to every bridal showcase and their monthly Monday night dinners to try the food, which was UNBELIEVABLE! The whole process of choosing our menu, linens, even bringing our decorations/favors was a pleasurable experience. The ambience of ballroom A was magical. The grounds & views are spectacular. Let's not forget the Bridal suite....just fabulous. Every room was spacious & oversized...plenty of room for everyone. Every inch of that venue reeks of glamour & elegance. And what a treat to walk down the dual staircase. Every time I went there, I just felt so special! I can't thank Aria enough for an unforgettable evening. I can't wait to come back for another dinner or to host another event!
Reviewed On 10/24/2017 by Jasmine R
When touring Aria for the first time, the view, the landscaping, the fountains and waterfalls on the patios, the decor and marble floors were everything we had dreamed of. Having been to several weddings and events at many of the other popular ...
venues in Connecticut, Aria was without a doubt the best looking venue. We met with Lina who was our coordinator and she showed us around Aria prior to booking our date. Both of the rooms they offer to host your reception are absolutely stunning! However, when Lina walked us to the grand ballroom and we stood on the balcony overlooking the room, our hearts were set to have our reception at Aria. Between the marble dance floor, large bar, huge chandeliers, breathtaking staircase to enter for the bride and groom, and the outdoor patio with an amazing view, everything was perfect. Being told that we could have our cocktail hour inside and outside on the patio, just added to our excitement even more.    After booking our date, we met with the staff at Aria to pick our menu. Every bride and groom wants to ensure their family and friends enjoy the menu set for their special day and while it took quite some time to pick the "perfect" menu, the staff at Aria was with us every step of the way giving us advice, and their honest opinions on food selections (which was not only helpful, but appreciated). We even added "extra touches" such as a Sushi chef making sushi during the cocktail hour, and even a gelato station and crepes station for dessert. These were a huge hit at our wedding!   We were married September 16, 2017. Although the experience of planning our wedding was still stressful as anticipated, the staff at Aria were always available every step of the way to alleviate some of our stress. They offered constant advice, suggestions, and were so patient. Lina especially offered much of her help, even down to the detail of how we could fold the napkins on the table to accommodate a menu we wanted to provide each guest with. The team at Aria are nothing short of perfect and they all work together to ensure your day is everything you dreamed of.   The day of our wedding each staff member made us feel so special. Lina went out of her way to show my husband and I to the grand ballroom before the reception to ensure the decor was setup exactly how we wanted and they did an amazing job. Besa, our bridal attendant, was absolutely amazing as well! Our entire wedding at Aria far exceeded our expectations. The evening was just magical. The cocktail hour as well as the food and desserts were nothing short of amazing. We received so many compliments from our guests about how beautiful the wedding was and what a stunning venue Aria is. Many had even said it was the best wedding they had ever been to. I would recommend Aria to any couple seeking a venue for their wedding, or even to those who are looking to attend their events. Our wedding day was beyond our expectations and it is a day we will cherish forever! Thank you so much to Lina, Joe, Joey, Emilio, Sonia, and the rest of the team at Aria.
Reviewed On 10/23/2017 by Nicole G
As soon as we walked into Aria, we knew this was the place where we wanted to have our wedding reception. We were blown way by the beautiful architecture, marble floors, crystal chandeliers, gardens, and fountains. Our pictures are incredible...
. Everything was top notch. The staff was fantastic. Our wedding ran smoothly thanks to the maitre d's and bridal attendant. The servers and bar tenders were also very attentive. Prior to the wedding, we worked mostly with Lina to coordinate our night. She was there for us every step of the way and made the wedding planning process fun and stress free. Our guests are still talking about how great cocktail hour and the Venetian hour was. If you're getting married and you're looking for a venue that has exceptional service, beautiful grounds inside and out, and delicious food, this is your place.
Reviewed On 10/23/2017 by Amanda S
We had the privilege of getting married at Aria in August 2017, and from start to finish everything was absolutely perfect! Lina made the planning process enjoyable and made sure to pay close attention to detail every step of the way. She was p...
rompt in answering questions and never made us feel like an annoyance. Sonia was also a delight to work with! The waiters were extremely professional the day of the reception, and my guests could not stop raving about the service they received! Not to mention, the food is the best around and people are still talking about how amazing it was (and just how much food there was!). Besa, our attendant for the day, was an angel who kept making sure my husband and I had everything we could possibly need. We chose to have our ceremony on site, and this made for a seamless evening that flowed very nicely. The photos came out beautiful thanks to the gorgeous scenery and landscaping on site. The owners and staff at Aria make sure that every single detail is thought out, and their main goal is to make sure you have the wedding of your dreams. I don't have a single complaint about our experience at Aria, and would HIGHLY recommend it to any couple looking to have a beautiful fairy tale wedding, and one that you and your guests will never forget!!
Reviewed On 10/01/2017 by Kailua T
My daughter had her wedding at the Aria this weekend and although the venue is beautiful, the service was HORRIBLE. The start of the contract was fine, but then went south. Sonia is not a pleasant person. Everything was a no once deposit made a...
nd her arrogant attitude was takes away the beauty of the place. The staff is unprofessional and tacky. We were promised to be able to arrive to bridal suite early, and then forced to an hour and a half when the minimum was two hours. When we arrived at the bridal suite it was more like a sauna. No AC. We forced them to turn it on as our make up was running and our hair do's falling out. The bridal attendant just left us there and was clueless as to what to do. The only reason the ceremony started was because my husband took over her job. The so call Matre D' was a disgrace. His name is Sergio. He just stood hanging out with the staff. As the reception went on, staff was dancing, kissing and hugging on one another. The bartender was no where to be found most of the night. We were promised heaters for the outside ceremony and cocktail hour, but instead they froze our guests. They turned them on after the fact, only because my husband had words with Sergio. The plates of food were abruptly thrown on the tables and quickly taken away. We paid premium for the venise hour and it was left overs of limited items and not what was promised. The hallways were close to dark with limited lighting. As a financial consultant I saw all the red flags that they are financially challenged. No AC, limited lighting, less than classy staff members, the soup was definitely from cans of Campbell soup, no heaters to save on electricity and less food than promised. The staff was inexperienced and probaby under paid resulting in poor quality service. When you see the owner waxing the floor or doing the building maintenance, it shows overhead cost issues. PLEASE DO NOT BE DECEIVED BY LOOKS. IT WILL RUIN THE MOST IMPORTANT DAY OF YOUR LIFE.
Reviewed On 9/26/2017 by Michelle K
The second we pulled up the Aria for our tour there was no denying this was the most gorgeous place we had been to. Every detail, every grand chandelier or fountain, if you are looking for a fairy-tale wedding this is the perfect setting. Bey...
ond the gorgeous grounds, double staircase and crystal chandeliers what sold us on the Aria was Lina! Her energy was contagious, her attention to our needs through the whole process was impressive! We felt like the only people getting married there as she remembered every detail and worked with us to make our wedding dreams come true. No hidden fees or extras needed, Lina walked us through everything and gave us plenty peace of mind that our perfect day would be exactly that. And the day of! I couldn't have dreamt of a more perfect wedding, the Aria worked with all my vendors and the day went so smooth! Our bridal attendant Besa was soooo great! I'm still on cloud 9 from the amazing time we had! People are still talking about the great food, awesome dancing and fun time, and i've have multiple people write me and Aria personal letter of how beautiful the whole experience was. Thank you Aria for the best day or our lives! <3 Joe and Michelle 9.8.17
Reviewed On 9/04/2017 by Leaya G
My husband and I held both our ceremony and reception at Aria in July 2017. Our wedding had almost 300 guests, and we were able to utilize both indoor and outdoor spaces on both sides. While the venue was beautiful and reasonably priced (whic...
h was why we booked), guests enjoyed their time, and we had a good experience with Joe, one of the owners, my husband and I were left disappointed by Aria on our wedding day. We felt for the price we did not receive the quality of service we expected. While Aria and their staff put on a good front in the beginning and up to the day of the wedding and seemed easy to work with, they were the complete opposite the day of the wedding. The grooms gift from the bride (an expensive Dior cologne) was stolen the day of the wedding from the groom’s chamber. When asked to check the grooms chamber ourselves before leaving the venue, we were denied and asked to call back on a weekday. After calling Aria the following Monday, we did not receive a call back after following up numerous times. Wine was taken off the tables before dinner service was completed, so guests did not feel they were able to use what we fully paid for. After reviewing our seating and floral arrangement with Ida in our final meeting (I even drew out a map of the room for extra clarification), the parent tables were placed too far back in Ballroom A, so our parents, grandparents, and immediate family could not see my husband and I during the reception because their tables were too far behind the staircase. We were even reassured during the last meeting with Ida the tables would not be placed too far back. The 4 tall floral arrangements were placed on the wrong tables, and were put on the guest tables instead of the parent and bridal party tables. Those arrangements were meant to demarcate priority tables as discussed in the meeting. Finally, we paid extra for a cannoli station and expected the quality to be the same as what we tried in the tasting. My husband and his family love cannoli's and know an authentic one versus a subpar cannoli, and they were definitely subpar. They were not fully filled, and there were not a variety of filling flavors as we were told there were going to be (and what we tried during the tasting). We felt that because we had a Saturday day wedding instead of an evening wedding, Aria did not put as much care into our wedding as the evening wedding following ours (likely because they make a higher profit from evening weddings than day weddings). Overall, my husband and I would NOT recommend this venue due to the reasons above and because we feel we received poor service on our wedding day.
Reviewed On 8/14/2017 by Miranda S
Great venue
Response from the Vendor on 11/28/2018
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Reviewed On 6/23/2017 by Monique C
The staff was phenomenal and Venue was stunning. The food was delicious. I've gotten so many compliments on my wedding from start to finish. The staff made things easy. Brittany was the best bridal attendant. She was so sweet and accommodating....
Thank you for making this one of the best days of our lives..
Reviewed On 6/07/2017 by Allison B
My husband and I married on May 27th, 2017. From the moment that I walked through the doors we were blown away with how amazing and beautiful Aria was. Everyone we worked with (Mostly Lory and Lina) were so helpful with everything, and always a...
nswered every question we had, and were both very understanding of every situation that popped up! Everything up to the day of was handled beautifully, and the day of was magical. We ran into a few snags on the big day itself, the two biggest thing standing out for me being that we were being rushed for pictures, and having to fight the staff on where we would have the ceremony! I understand that guests were arriving late, and that was why they ran late, but why that time would cut from my pictures I had no idea, and getting pictures was VERY important to me. We didn't get to get ANY pictures of the beautiful interior and only got to take pictures in front of the waterfall, nowhere else, and the fact that I'm lacking in those photos will always upset me. And because we were short on time and they were rushing us to do the announcements neither my husband nor I got to have a single bite of our horderve, which I was super bummed about as well. As for the ceremony site, we had originally picked the gazeebo, but due to a hideous, huge patch of dead grass right in front of the gazeebo we opted to do the pillars instead. Then the day before the wedding it had rained, but the day of the wedding it was beautiful outside! We still had to fight the staff to be able to have our wedding outside in front of the pillars, because they didn't want the chairs to ruin the grass. Over all it was a very good experience though, and it is a STUNNING place to have your wedding! Almost every guest at our wedding told me that it was one of the nicest weddings that they had ever been to! And the food served at the dinner was ASTOUNDING! The Filet was the best steak I've ever had in my life. Overall I would absolutely recommend anyone getting married at Aria, I would just advise you to put your foot down when it comes to specific things, like how long you want to take photos, or taking a moment to sit and enjoy your horderves. even if you're running a bit behind schedule.
Reviewed On 12/31/2016 by Tania A
Aria was the absolute best choice for our wedding! The place is incredibly beautiful and our guests couldn't stop raving about the venue, the service, and the food (so many people shared that it was the best food at a wedding that they ever ha...
d)! Joe and Lina were incredible in all preparations for the day and during every second of the day. I couldn't have asked for a better experience and I would highly recommend Aria to anyone wanting a top-class venue!!!
Reviewed On 11/29/2016 by April G
We found out about Aria from a photographer we met with, who had photographed a wedding there, and were immediately struck by how beautiful it looked in pictures. We soon set up a meeting and knew that day that we had to get married there. We w...
orked closely with both Lina and Antonella, who both were a pleasure and accommodating to our questions and needs (including let us choose a station that was no longer on the menu, bringing in local craft beer for our bar and so many other things). There was a point in our journey where I read a few negative reviews of Aria online and started to get nervous – there was absolutely no reason for my concern. The day of our wedding was absolutely perfect and it was so extraordinary to see our vision become a reality. From the amazing food (several guests commented that it was the best they had ever had at a wedding!) to the flawless service (our concierge Brittany and maître-d Dimitri were both incredibly helpful and sweet) to the beautiful ambiance, I truly cannot say enough good things about how incredible our experience at Aria was. As an event professional for almost a decade, I know just how much work goes into putting something like this together and can say with confidence that the team at Aria are consummate professionals who will help you realize your dream wedding or special day!
Reviewed On 11/22/2016 by Natasha P
Aria did a PHENOMENAL JOB at our wedding on Saturday 10/15/16. From start to finish the day was perfect and they managed to perfect every last detail. They truly went above & beyond perfecting every last detail to our elaborate place settings...
, assisting with our sparklers and several other additional details. They were so professional when it came to organizing our extremely large bridal party. My justice of the peace said she’s never experienced professionalism like she had when they were even telling the guys exactly where to place their hands as they walked down the aisle and when they got to the end. They even provided us a personal bridal attendant that waited on us all day and night making sure our drinks were filled and we had time to eat! The food was incredible as was the beautiful venetian hour. Our guests raved for days about the food and the venue. We truly thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all your hard work. We would highly recommend this venue to anyone considering!
Reviewed On 11/22/2016 by Meghan F
My husband Dan and I had our wedding here on October 30, 2016 and we couldn't have imagined a better day! From our very first visit to Aria, we were treated so incredibly well by every single member of the staff. We were blown away by how amazi...
ng, helpful, and kind everyone was to us throughout this entire experience. Sonia was our wedding coordinator and wow, she is honestly one of the sweetest people we have ever met, and went above and beyond with all of the things she helped us with and the endless questions she answered. We can't begin to say enough positive things about Sonia, she is absolutely amazing! In addition, Sonia also provided her makeup services for myself, bridesmaids and Moms on the day of our wedding, and she did such a great job!! Everyone looked so natural and she did exactly what we were looking for!! Also, on the day of our wedding, we felt like we were treated like royalty by the staff, particularly Brittney and Dimitri, and were again, blown away by their generosity, attention to detail, and kindness. Dimitri was by our side almost every single second of the day of our wedding, and legitimately took care of everything imaginable. Dimitri, you were amazing and we have not stopped talking about how awesome you were - ourselves, families, and the rest of the bridal party thank you from the bottom of our hearts! I would highly recommend Aria as a venue for anyone that would like to feel like they are being completely taken care of on their wedding day, and that is looking for a stress-free wedding venue experience!! Every detail from the beautiful grounds of the venue, the out of this world food, and the incredible ballrooms have been so carefully thought out and accounted for, that you truly know you are in the best hands at Aria. Thank you again to the incredible staff for helping us celebrate the best day of our lives!
Reviewed On 11/10/2016 by Brittany D
My dream wedding came true, all because of Aria. They are amazing people to work with and have a beautiful venue. People still can not stop talking about the amazing food and how perfect the service was. They truly made everyone feel so special...
and took such good care of us. I could not have asked for a better venue and people to help with our special day!!!!
Reviewed On 10/28/2016 by Elisa F
Everything that I wanted and more!!! This venue and the staff were AMAZING and that is truly putting it mildly. I had a morning/afternoon wedding (ceremony & reception at the venue) on October 8, 2016. The grounds were meticulous and lush. ...
The staff made sure my ceremony went off without a blip. The bridal attendant was INCREDIBLE (I believe it was Vanessa). She made sure that I had whatever I needed and even reminded me to eat. She was truly a blessing. Dmitri, our maître d' was just as fabulous and made sure food service was flawless. They were so accommodating and helpful with everything. Ida, our wedding coordinator made sure everything was perfect. My guest absolutely loved the venue and food. I have gotten nothing but rave reviews on the food. I have been told by quite a few that it was one of the best weddings and food at a wedding that they have ever been too. Only one minor flaw but it was more of a misunderstanding. I wanted to make sure the centerpieces were taken home; but staff told family members that they were not permitted. I quickly corrected this but some family member's left before they could take the centerpieces. All in all, I HIGHLY recommend this venue. It has breathtakingly beautiful grounds, terrific food and an amazing staff.
Reviewed On 10/24/2016 by Janene Z
I can't stress enough how wonderful this venue is. Not only is it breathtakingly beautiful, but the entire Aria staff was amazing throughout my entire wedding experience. I worked with Antonella who was nothing short of amazing. Each meeti...
ng with her I was nervous about something; however, Antonella was always prepared and put me at ease. The day of the wedding was perfect. The staff was kind and professional. Not to mention they kept the entire schedule on track. Last but not least, the food was wonderful. My guests could not stop raving about how wonderful everything was. I wish I could get married here over and over again. It was nothing short of a fairy tale. I would recommend this facility to anyone who wants to have a memorable wedding!
Reviewed On 10/18/2016 by Katey G
I can't say enough amazing things about Aria and the staff. Lina made the planning so easy in the months/years leading up to the event. We even had to reschedule from our original date, and they were so helpful and friendly throughout that whol...
e process. Day of, right when we got off of the wedding bus, there was a staff member to greet us and take care of literally every need the whole day. Lina was also there which felt like a familiar face who really seemed to know me (even though she has so many brides to deal with!). We keep getting so many comments from all of our guests on how beautiful the venue was, how amazing the gardens looked, and how wonderful the food was. Our friends made friends with the bartenders and had a great time. Everything was perfect and easy!
Reviewed On 10/06/2016 by Jordan G
My husband and I got married at the Aria on May 13, 2016. The Aria is absolutely beautiful and we had an amazing wedding! Lina and her staff made the wedding planning process way less stressful, since they were always willing to meet with my ...
husband and I if we had any questions. They made sure that our wedding was personalized and beautiful! They also offered suggestions for how to decorate our wedding and reception, which made our wedding and reception even more beautiful! Our wedding and reception were everything we could have ever dreamed of and more! Lina and her staff were attentive, organized, and absolutely fantastic! Their services made our wedding a wonderful and memorable event that my husband and I will cherish for the rest of our lives! The food was absolutely amazing and all my guests still tell us how much they loved the food! We can’t thank the Aria enough for making our dream wedding come true! We would highly recommend the Aria to all our family and friends who have upcoming weddings or when they get married in the future!!!
Reviewed On 10/03/2016 by Amber Z
The Aria is simply beautiful. I got married here on 9/10/16 and everything from my ceremony to the reception was perfect. The staff was very attentive, and Lina actually helped coordinate my ceremony since it was different than what they usuall...
y deal with. Everyone kept saying how fantastic the food was, and we also had food in the bridal suite before & after the ceremony. I wish I could remember my bridal attendants name, she was fabulous! I'd recommend this venue to anyone and everyone who wants that breathless, perfect wedding. Pictures here also come out beautiful. Thank you again to everyone at the Aria!
Reviewed On 9/09/2016 by Cheri G
I don't even know where to begin. From the first time my husband and I toured Aria, we knew it was the place for us. We didn't even look at other venues (this was the first one we toured). We booked our wedding in 2014 when Aria was still upgra...
ding and refining their grounds and building. Even then, we were impressed by the elegance and attention to detail surrounding their facilities. Throughout the process, Aria made it super simple and easy. They were accommodating and thorough in what my husband and I wanted. We worked with Antonella who was an absolute doll! She gave suggestions on what may work best but also did everything to ensure we wanted our wedding the way we did. She handled some of our more opinionated guests with ease, and ran our rehearsal as smoothly as possible. She even came in on her day off to ensure our wedding went smoothly (even though I'm sure it's a part of her job but it still meant a lot that she would do that). During our wedding, the staff was just as impressive. Our bridal attendant and maitre d were amazing! Even during my one freak out moment, they handled everything with grace. They both ensured my husband and I were relaxed and fed. They also ensured that we did not go a moment without a drink in our hand (which we definitely appreciated). Aria is an amazing facility run by an impeccable staff. I would definitely consider this one of your top picks, which they may seem expensive (although I think every penny is worth it), they have great packages to make it more affordable (we did there 'Thursday Night Wedding Package'). I cannot wait to be a guest there for a future wedding!
Reviewed On 8/30/2016 by a member
My wedding day was fantastic because of the staff here! I was very nervous before walking down the aisle and they made every attempt to make me less nervous. They were phenomenal and all we are getting are compliments on how beautiful our weddi...
ng was.
Reviewed On 8/15/2016 by Mandi L
My wedding at Aria was truly a fairy tale. From the moment I stepped inside to look at the venue, I knew Aria was where I wanted to get married. Sonia was wonderful, helpful, organized, and went above and beyond to make our wedding day a dream ...
come true. The staff at Aria had everything covered leaving nothing for us to worry about. Aria is such a beautiful and elegant venue, our guests were in awe. The food was amazing as well! I'm extremely happy that we had our wedding at Aria, a day I will never forget.
Reviewed On 7/30/2016 by Jennifer R
Words cannot truly describe how amazing Aria was through our whole wedding process, but I will begin to share a few things about the caliber of this venue. To begin, our wedding was July 23, 2016. We had approximately 300 guests, and we were i...
n the larger ballroom with the double staircase. The breathtaking views, elegant atmosphere, along with the truly amazing food and staff will surely be spectacular for any couple who is newly engaged. We looked at several high -end venues in the state, and honestly nothing else compares. Aria is the best of the best. We booked our wedding in November 2014 shortly after getting engaged. Sonia, our wedding coordinator, is truly a wonderful person and professional. She eased our minds all along the way, and I can honestly say that I was not the least bit stressed or worried at one point during our wedding process!! I knew that Sonia had everything under control. She was a true, experienced, kind, professional working in this industry. At many other venues that we looked at, people were pretentious and all assuming. Sonia was not like that. She was truly a class act, and we feel so blessed to have had her along our way. The day of the wedding was honestly the best day of our lives. Our maître d' Basa, was absolutely wonderful. She was attentive, caring, kind and reassuring. She brought our bridal party everything they needed and wanted, and was sure to be at our sides whenever we needed her. She was able to do my bustle in all of about two seconds, and helped in a crisis in which my wedding ring (a tad too tight) got stuck right before being introduced. The staff at Aria is an example of people who are truly professionals but also truly human. Their kindness and generosity exudes, and we could not have asked for better people to work with. You will not be disappointed in the food. With 300 guests, every dish was hot and delicious. Our cocktail hour was plentiful, and the staff was very attentive in terms of drinks and replenishing food. The amount of love and respect that we have for Aria is overwhelming. When booking your wedding venue, there are many things to consider. One thing I know is that the people at Aria are there to truly support you. Every little detail is done to the nines, and I cannot thank them enough for everything they did for us on the most important day of our lives. Thank you so much for everything, and we hope to see you again in the future at other events! With love and appreciation, Pedro and Jen
Reviewed On 7/11/2016 by Knottie1457621685
I am the mother of the bride and the wedding was 7/9/16. We are from another part of the state and the wedding was in Hartford where my daughter went to school. We did not know the area very well to chose a wedding venue. We looked at so man...
y places in the Hartford area. We stopped at the Aria unannounced and there were two weddings going on. Kelly took us around and treated us like family. She allowed us to peak in the ballrooms and walk around the grounds and stay hidden from the parties going on. You can not beat the physical venue. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous. The ballrooms are beautiful as well. We came back the next week and got a more formal tour and booked it right away. They were BY FAR the best deal for the money. We also met with Sonia who is fabulous and also treated us like family. The wedding was this past weekend and our guests could not have had a better time. Everything was seamless. The wait staff is experienced and know how to take the pressure off family and take care of business. Sonia even stopped by to check on us even though it was her day off. Our guests said that it was the best wedding they have ever attended. At the end of the day everything was packed up for us and all we had to do was wheel the cart to our car and pack it up. They even let us keep some things and pick up the next day. They have a very organized system. I just can't imagine anyone not booking with the Aria if your reception is in that area. No other place compares.
Reviewed On 7/03/2016 by Sasha O
Even though it rained heavily on my wedding day, it was still perfect. The staff at Aria made sure that everything went smoothly and made sure that I was having a blast. I am so thankful for everyone at Aria.
Reviewed On 6/20/2016 by Sarah B
The Venue is everything it look like it to be and more! We got married there on a Sunday afternoon. We were planning to use the outside area with gazebo, however, it did rain on our day. But Lina and the staff managed to pull together the most ...
beautiful wedding inside. I couldnt have asked for a better ceremony. Throughout the whole planning process, they were right there answering every call and email. They are so easy to work with, especially when it comes to seating chart and food chart! Every single guest at my wedding is still raving about the amazing food and service. We had ballroom A and they made our night a dream come true! It was our only venue we visited and I am so happy I didn't look at any others, or else Iwouldnt have had the wedding of my dreams! Thank you Lina and the rest of the Aria!
Reviewed On 4/20/2016 by Emily R
The Aria is such a beautiful venue and the food is absolutely amazing. The day of staff is great for making sure the reception goes as planned. Reading some of the other reviews, I would say most of the logistics issues other people had is like...
ly because they're still a fairly new facility working out little kinks here and tehre, but they just hired more staff which I think will be a big help, and their day-of event execution is absolutely flawless. Overall it was the most wonderful experience, and I can't imagine having my reception anywhere else! You should definitely book them!!
Reviewed On 3/30/2016 by Lauren D
Amazing venue, amazing food, amazing experience! All of my guest raved about the food and how beautiful the venue is. As a bride I felt completely comfortable having the most important day of my life held at this venue. All of the staff at Aria...
is amazing to work with, I would recommend this venue to anyone!!!
Reviewed On 1/11/2016 by Knottie1452565961
Words cannot describe how elated my husband and I are that we (well, I) chose Aria!!! The service is unparalleled, the food so decadent (we both are foodies and from Greenwich- well enough said), and the venue well it still leaves me speechless...
!! Let me begin by saying I had a little less than a year to plan my wedding, starting from my initial phone call throughout and up until this past New Year's Eve (which I also attended and our family is now making it an annual event) I have been so thankful that Aria had a night available for my wedding (with a little over 400 guests)! The professionalism and service from day one was unparalleled. With over 400 guests I knew this would be difficult to find, our number one priority (other than my dress) was the food and service for our family and friends! Aria has surpassed our expectations, everything was perfect and I am still getting compliments on their food and service!! I felt inclined to write this because I was one of those detail oriented brides that wanted the perfect wedding and I did with many thanks to Aria! To those future brides- I whole heartedly recommend Aria, it was the best decision (other than my husband) we made! We will forever be thankful for their hospitality and wish them the best!!!
Reviewed On 12/21/2015 by Brianna
My husband and I had our reception at Aria in October and could not possibly thank the staff enough for everything they did to make our wedding so perfect! Everything was just absolutely gorgeous, the food was amazingly delicious, and the servi...
ce was impeccable. Working with Sonia was a fantastic experience and the night of Besa and Sergio were great and I give them so much credit for their efforts to make sure that we ate, and for packing what we didn’t get to eat to-go! Everything was set up just like I wanted, and I didn’t have to worry about a thing. I knew we were in good hands and everything was on schedule and went smoothly. Everything was truly spectacular and impressive. We had the BEST time, so much fun, as did our guests. Our guests really enjoyed themselves and raved about how beautiful it was there and the food. We couldn’t be happier with our decision to have our wedding at Aria!
Reviewed On 12/08/2015 by Kore D
Just had our wedding there! It was amazing! The place is so beautiful once I saw it I knew we had to have the wedding there. The owners and staff were wonderful taking all my phones calls and setting up meeting was so easy! The food was SOOOO G...
OOOD!!! The went smoothly and everyone said they had a great time!
Reviewed On 11/24/2015 by a member
In the beginning I dealt with numerous people and I never saw the same person twice. I also was told things by one person that ended up not being true. I never got emails or phone calls or mail reminders of things I needed to do(all the follow...
up meetings and deposits). The food tasting does not give justice to the actual taste of the food. Day of the staff was incredible, Food was amazing(people raved about it) and the owner checked on us several times. The place overall is beautiful. If I had better handling with the before event stuff I would have rated this a 5.
Reviewed On 11/16/2015 by Tanya C
I got married at Aria on 4/4/15. This was the first place I visited when I was looking for venues. Let me say, it was the first and LAST place. My mother and I fell in love with it. The staff was great, the food was beyond amazing and we ha...
d a couple of extras including an array of desserts which they catered to my crowd. They went above and beyond and people constantly talk to me about how beautiful my wedding was. It makes me happy and also makes my parents happy as they wanted it to be perfect and it turned out to be that and more. I just recently had the honor of going to a wedding there as a guest and I fell in love with it even more. The staff, food and the beauty of the place make this the best place to get married at in my eyes! Thanks to Aria I had my dream wedding!
Reviewed On 11/07/2015 by Emily D
Our wedding ceremony had to be inside due to inclement weather but the place was absolutely beautiful. No one even cared that we had to be inside beds it was so gorgeous. I had the mishap of walking down the wrong aisle and wish someone would h...
ave guided me because it was hard for me to see where to go because I'm short and everyone was standing but other than that it was beautiful.
Reviewed On 10/28/2015 by Cristina P
When I first walked into Aria over a year ago I knew that it was the perfect place for my wedding. As for the planning process, I did find It difficult to get in touch with Aria to get questions answered or to switch appointments around. It was...
explained to me that they have been short handed over the last few months. Going into my last meeting I was nervous that there were going to be issues on the day of the wedding, but I have to say when I walked into the ballroom that Sunday every negative thought had gone out the window. Lina and Joe greeted me and introduced to me to my captain and bridal attendant, everyone did any amazing job and my family is still raving about the food. They truly know what they are doing and I can't thank Aria enough for giving me everything I wanted and more!
Reviewed On 10/22/2015 by Liz M
I did not have my wedding at Aria, but I'm in the process of planning my wedding and Aria was on my list of "must-see" venues from the moment I got engaged. I emailed the team at Aria and I got a standard pre-written note back from Joe. He did ...
not answer any of the questions I asked in my original email. In each subsequent email, he ignored multiple questions and was very short in his responses to me. In order to get an appointment to see the facility, I had to email him 3 times and leave him a voicemail. Once we had an appointment, he used words like "gonna" and "def" with me - which is fine for a friend, but not a potential client who will be spending a pretty penny at their facility. I canceled my appointment this morning because I followed up asking a few more questions and never got answers. I'm disappointed because I've heard great things about Aria. If you're looking at Aria, I'd suggest staying far away from Joe. He was very unprofessional.
Reviewed On 10/05/2015 by nicole C
My husband and I were married at Aria on September 13. What an incredible day! We were in ballroom b and had our ceremony outside. Everyone keeps commenting on how beautiful Aria is...inside and out! You can't beat the massive windows that show...
case the stunning grounds. The natural light adds to the beauty of the high ceilings and chandeliers. During our whole planning process, we felt well taken care of and felt like the staff really wanted our day to be special. Our attendant Besa was awesome! She made sure we were attended to and kept her eye on me all night..she even helped me with my shoes when she saw me struggling! Now on to the food...I've never had such delicious food at a wedding! All our guests were raving about the taste and the size of the portions. I would recommend Aria to anyone who is looking for an elegant wedding that can be tailored to their needs. Thank you Aria for a day we will never forget!

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